About our Small Pet Boarding

We board: RabbitsGuinea PigsHamsters, Mice etc.

Hoppy Holidays is owned and managed by Keith and Jacqueline Hitchen. Jacqueline has owned a variety of small pets since childhood and Keith has over sixteen years experience of looking after our own small pets. We currently have three rabbits of our own. Our experience means we are knowledgeable about small animals and understand that they are very much part of the family. That is why we treat each pet as one of our own while they are with us.

Accommodation:

Our spacious hutches measure 6x2x2ft and are approved by the Rabbit Welfare Association. They are of high quality. Hamsters, gerbils etc are usually brought to us in their own enclosures from home to reduce stress and are kept in the house where it is darker and cooler, making it easier for them to sleep in the day. Our guests are all housed separately unless they are a bonded pair or group. Rabbits and guinea pigs are housed in their hutches in a secure and safe outbuilding and each are placed in their hutches at night for extra safety. Pets are not left in outdoor pens overnight. We do have separate enclosures for use in case of illness.

Exercise:

Each of our visitors gets ample opportunity for outdoor exercise in our enclosed, shady and spacious garden. We have several pens some of which are interchangeable so if your rabbit is larger or you have a group of pets, we can alter our pens to make them larger or smaller, giving your pets the space they need. If your rabbit is an indoor bunny, they are more than welcome to join us in the house and have the run of our living room. Please let us know your pet's full requirements beforehand. Of course, if they are happy being handled, they get lots of cuddle time too!

Health & Hygiene:

All rabbits must have up to date Myxi and VHD vaccinations and owners must be able to show us their vaccination cards before their pets are left with us. This is important for the health and welfare of your own rabbit/s and our other guests.

We are more than happy to provide medication prescribed from your vet if needed. Please make sure we have full details of your pet's condition, how and when medication is administered and how it is to be stored before your leave your pet with us.

Accommodation hygiene is of great importance to us and we make sure our hutches are steam cleaned and disinfected using environmentally and pet friendly products between each guest.

Small Pet Boarding Prices

Prices are based on a per night basis. There is no minimum stay required - both short and long term stays are available.

Single Rabbits £5 per nightBonded pairs sharing a hutch £9 per night then £8 per night after first 7 nights

Single Guinea Pigs £4 per nightBonded pairs sharing a hutch £7 per night then £6 per night after first 7 nights3+ guinea pigs £2 per night per additional guinea pig

Hamsters, gerbils, mice and ratsSingle pets in own enclosure £3 per night2 or more sharing an enclosure £5 per night

Our fee includes:-use of quality accommodation, bedding, as much hay as required, premium pellets or muesli (Burgess Excel provided for rabbits), fresh vegetables and herbs daily or as often as required, use of bottles and bowls, access to supervised outdoor and indoor play and exercise, regular cleaning out of accommodation, toys and boredom breakers and as many cuddles and as much handling as required!

Other Services

Claw Clipping for rabbits and guinea pigs for £2.50 per pet

Free text or email update service so you can find out how your pet is while you're away

Reviews from Our Guests

My guinea pigs mary and joseph have stayed with keith and jackie many times and they received 5* service and when joseph was ill they looked after him like their own pet.they texted me how they were.
the hutch are large and clean and receive 1 to 1 care and daily go outside in a large pen for exercise.
next week they will be looking after my hamster I know she will get 5* care.

From deborah padgett on 11/02/2018

We have used Hoppy Holidays a couple of times now and would highly recommend. Great, clean facilities and Jackie and Keith take great care of our bunnies. Would not hesitate to use again.

My daughters rabbits (Ringo& Polly) were very well cared for!! We will use this lovely hotel again!!!

From Sylvia Wharton on 26/07/2017

Boarders Response:Hi Sylvia,
We loved looking after Polly and Ringo - such beautiful bunnies! We hope to see you again soon.
Jackie and Keith :)

Perfect! Felt very happy & reassured about leaving our piggies who were extremely settled on our return. Will definitely be visiting again. Thanks so much ðŸ˜Š

From Sarah Walker on 04/06/2017

Boarders Response:Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your review of our service. We really enjoyed looking after your guineas and hope to see you again soon! :)

They were exceptionally special with my rabbit, sent me messages and pictures to keep me updated. They have spacious hutches and even gave him a little Christmas present! Thank you Jackie and Keith.

From valentina on 04/01/2017

We went on our holidays and so did our rabbits. Toby and demelza ,jasper and daisey and "old boy Dylan". They were looked after like they were there own!! The rabbits enjoyed the large new cages, the outdoor runs in the daytime .dylan being an old boy has special needs and medication ,which was carefully attended to . We would recommend hoppy holidays and will use again. Many thanks. Nick and Helen. And the bunnies.